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The Truth about Purell

3 Jul

The Truth about Purell 

It may be a habit for you to grab the bottle of purell at work or at home or whenever soap and water is not available right away but… do you actually know what is Purell made of and what are the ingredients?

I have made the research for you…

FRAGRANCE: concern for Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity

TOCOPHERYL ACETATE: concern for Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)

ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL: Concern for Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)

PROPYLENE GLYCOL: Concern for Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions

Did you also know that it contains 62% of alcohol?!

You can make your own natural and organic hand sanitizer whenever soap and water are not readily available.

Organic and natural hand antiseptic recipe

1/4 cup of organic aloe vera gel

1 /4 cup of organic witch hazel extract

15 drops of organic tea tree essential oil  (tea tree eo is well known for its antifungal and antiseptic properties)

15 drops of organic lavender essential oil (lavender is antiseptic and well it smells sooo good!)

Word of wisdom: For children under 5 years old, use only 5 drops instead of 15 in 1/2 a cup and consult your aromatherapist for more details on dilution depending on the age of your baby or child.

Mix everything in a small glass bottle with a drop by drop.

Keep in your bag for those moments where soap and water are not nearby!

Keep in mind that antibacterial soap is no more effective at killing germs than is regular soap. Using antibacterial soap may even lead to the development of bacteria that are resistant to the product’s antimicrobial agents — making it harder to kill these germs in the future. (use natural castille soap – no need for the antibacterial soap with Triciclan – see my previous post here about why antibacterial soap are dangerous for your health.)

More interesting post about purell and hand sanitizers:

http://marloelaine.com/hand-sanitizers-the-hidden-dangers

http://www.thedoctorstv.com/forums/114-July-28-2-9-What-Should-I-Do-/topics/3313-DANGERS-OF-HAND-SANITIZERS-TO-KIDS

http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/blogs/paging.dr.gupta/2007/06/hand-sanitizer-on-rocks-please.html

The Truth about DOVE

4 Jun

Are you ready to hear the truth about DOVE?

Ingredients of Cream Oil Shea butter body lotion

  • PEG 100 Stearate : Restriction concerns: Violation of industry recommendations – Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions – Not safe for use on injured or damaged skin -

Cancer concern: One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses – RTECS®- Archives of Environmental Health 1963

Suspected to be an environmental toxin – Environment Canada Domestic Substance List

  • Triethanolamine: Human immune and respiratory toxicant – strong evidence – Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics

Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful – Environment Canada Domestic Substance List

Cancer concern: One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results – RTECS®- Biologicheskii Zhurnal Armenii 1986

Endocrine disruption: One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses – RTECS®- National Technical Information Service 0455
  • METHYLPARABEN: Methylparaben is in the paraben family of preservatives used by the food, pharmaceutical, and personal care product industries. Parabens mimic estrogen and can act as potential hormone (endocrine) system disruptors.
  • PROPYLPARABEN: Propylparaben is in the paraben family of preservatives used by the food, pharmaceutical, and personal care product industries. Parabens mimic estrogen and can act as potential hormone (endocrine) system disruptors. Cancer: One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results, RTECS®- Mutation Research 2008.*
  • About CYCLOPENTASILOXANE: Cyclopentasiloxane (cyclomethicone) is a silicon-based cyclic compound; may be associated with environmental toxicity. Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife. One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses. One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses…
  • PHENOXYETHANOL; Classified as irritant; Classified as toxic or harmful…
  • About FRAGRANCE: The word fragrance or parfum on the product label represents an undisclosed mixture of various scent chemicals and ingredients used as fragrance dispersants such as diethyl phthalate. Fragrance mixes have been associated with allergies, dermatitis, respiratory distress and potential effects on the reproductive system…

So you wonder why they use those harmful chemicals?

There are several reasons:

  • The shelve life of the product would be reduced to only a few months instead of years.
  • They would lose a lot of money with unsold products in all their retails stores if they had to restock every few months.
  • Using natural and organic quality product is expensive  so they only use very little of it to reduce the cost of the product and to have a better margin.
  • Chemicals are VERY cheap which allows them to have a bigger margin and make more profit; in the end its ALL about Money over health…
  • Some of the chemicals  used produce lots of foam and consumers have been brainwashed thinking that whatever foam cleans.
  • These chemicals have been used since the creation of said products, 1938, and have been “grandfathered” into use by the FDA, with no new laws introduced since then…

Conclusion:  read labels, inform yourself, be a smart consumer and start making your own beauty products at home!

Remember that your skin is the largest organ in the body; what you put on your skin  is absorbed directly into your bloodstream.

Find Homemade and Organic Beauty recipes here:

http://organic-beauty-recipes.com/

Did you know that antibacterial soaps are dangerous for your health?

19 Mar

Triclosan (or triclocarban) is an antimicrobial agent that’s been found in more than 75 percent of liquid hand soaps in the U.S and Canada, as well as in cutting boards, garden hoses, fabrics and plastics.

It’s in all these consumer products, yet:

•    It disrupts hormones and may affect fetal growth and development;
•    It’s been found in our bodies and in breast milk;
•    Mounting evidence links it to the rise of “superbugs” – antibiotic-resistant bacteria;
•    It doesn’t break down easily in the environment, so it builds up in lakes, rivers and other water sources, where it’s toxic to aquatic life; and
•    Studies show that triclosan is NO more effective at preventing illness or removing germs than soap and water – even the FDA found no evidence that antibacterial washes containing triclosan were superior.

What can you do? You can sign this petition here with the Campaign for safe cosmetics, it takes less than one minute!

You can learn how to make your own liquid hand soap!

Here is an easy recipe:

HOMEMADE VANILLA AND PEPPERMINT LIQUID HAND SOAP

Ingredients

1 cup of liquid organic castille soap unscented

1/4 cup aloe vera

20 drops of vanilla essential oil

20 drops of peppermint essential oil

Directions

Mix all the ingredient together in a pomp bottle , that’s it easy and ready to use!

Tips for Avoiding Triclosan

♦ Look on cosmetics ingredient labels – particularly the active ingredients – for “triclosan” or “triclocarban.”  If you see them, don’t buy the product.

♦ Find triclosan-free products using the Skin Deep Database Advanced Search.

♦ Alcohol-based antibacterial sprays and gels are generally safer than triclosan-containing products, but many of those products contain other ingredients, like “fragrance,” that are concerning. Look for sanitizers that use organic alcohol or a blend of antimicrobial essential oils, and that list all ingredients (including those in any “fragrance”) on the label.

♦ Contact companies to let them know that you’re concerned about triclosan, and that you won’t be using their products until they remove triclosan and other harmful chemicals. (Companies’ hotline numbers can be found online or on product containers).

♦ Learn more about triclosan in cosmetics and in cleaning products to educate yourself and spread the word!

Mountain Rose Herbs. A herbs, health and harmony c

The truth about BODY SHOP

12 Feb

 

Are you ready to hear the truth about BODY SHOP?

“The Body Shop® believes that there is only one way to beautiful — Nature’s Way”

REALLY? let’s see how natural their way is…


Ingredients of their best seller : Vitamin E Moisture Day Cream

PEG 100 Stearate : Restriction concerns: Violation of industry recommendations – Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions – Not safe for use on injured or damaged skin -

Cancer concern: One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses – RTECS®- Archives of Environmental Health 1963

Suspected to be an environmental toxin – Environment Canada Domestic Substance List

Triethanolamine: Human immune and respiratory toxicant – strong evidence – Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics

Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful – Environment Canada Domestic Substance List

Cancer concern: One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results – RTECS®- Biologicheskii Zhurnal Armenii 1986

Endocrine disruption: One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses – RTECS®- National Technical Information Service 0455

Tocopheryl Acetate: Cancer concern – One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results – RTECS®- Cancer Letters (Shannon, Ireland) 1984

Organ system toxicity: One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) – RTECS®- International Journal of Toxicology (Continous: Journal of the American College of Toxicology,Taylor & Francis Health Sciences) V 2002

METHYLPARABEN: Methylparaben is in the paraben family of preservatives used by the food, pharmaceutical, and personal care product industries. Parabens mimic estrogen and can act as potential hormone (endocrine) system disruptors.

PROPYLPARABEN: Propylparaben is in the paraben family of preservatives used by the food, pharmaceutical, and personal care product industries. Parabens mimic estrogen and can act as potential hormone (endocrine) system disruptors. Cancer: One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results, RTECS®- Mutation Research 2008.*

Ethylparaben: Allergy / Immonotoxicity – Human skin toxicant – strong evidence – Schamberg, 1967;Soni, 2001

Cancer concern – One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results – RTECS®- Eisei Shikenjo Hokoku 1978

Did I mention it was now owned by Loreal who is doing animal testing?!

So you wonder why they use those harmful chemicals?

There are several reasons:

  • The shelve life of the product would be reduced to only a few months instead of years.
  • They would lose a lot of money with unsold products in all their retails stores if they had to restock every few months.
  • Using natural and organic quality product is expensive  so they only use very little of it to reduce the cost of the product and to have a better margin. Chemicals are cheap…
  • Some of the chemicals  used produce lots of foam and consumers have been brainwashed thinking that whatever foam cleans.
  • These chemicals have been used since the creation of said products, 1938, and have been “grandfathered” into use by the FDA, with no new laws introduced since then…

Conclusion:  read labels, inform yourself, be a smart consumer and start making your own beauty products at home!

Remember that your skin is the largest organ in the body; what you put on your skin  is absorbed directly into your bloodstream.

http://organic-beauty-recipes.com/

 

Mountain Rose Herbs. A herbs, health and harmony c

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